Girls Build Solutions™ 2024

Girls Build Solutions™

Thank you for joining us in San Diego!

It was an electrifying three-days at the third annual Girls Build Solutions™ showcase.

The Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew, STEM industry leaders, Afterschool State Network leaders, and professionals from afterschool and summer programs from all 50 states came together to celebrate the incredible potential of young women and girls in STEM.

“Dare to be you, when you believe in yourself you act with kindness and stay true to your values. When you believe in you, others believe in you too.”

“Dare to be you…”

Dr. Kimberly Clay, Founder and CEO Play Like a Girl

“This is more than just numbers; it's a narrative of change, of breaking barriers and envisioning a world where every girl has the opportunity to pursue her dreams in STEM.”
Orietta Verdugo, Tech Leader, Business Development, Intel Corporation
“Say yes to new opportunities, then figure it out.”
Áine Shivnan, VP of Engineering, Qualcomm

“I believe I can make a change in broadening access to STEM for young children. So can you!”

— Lupe, 2024 Flight Crew

“As you succeed, remember where you came from and who helped you along the way. Become a mentor yourself. The best leaders are those who develop other leaders.

Yes, go get your seat at table but once there, make sure to bring seats for others. I like to say a rising tide lifts all ships.”

Kari Byron, Co-Founder EXPLR, Co-Director, National STEM Festival

Monique Rodriguez, Vice President Government Affairs, Qualcomm at the Opening Plenary: STEM Ready America.
Flight Crew, Alyssa and Roselyn at the Flight Crew at the evening showcase.
Dr. Laura Iraci, Research Scientist, Earth Science Division, NASA Ames Research Center
Panel Speakers: Amanda Bickerstaff, Founder and CEO, AI for Education. Dr. Lora Koenig, Research Scientist, Lockheed Martin. Karen Wetherholt, VP of Global Talent Development, Illumina. Aika, 2023 Flight Crew member.
Moderator: Zelda Waymer, CEO South Carolina Afterschool Alliance.
Brianne Wada, Workforce Developer, Qualcomm, Teresa Drew, Deputy Director, STEM Next Opportunity Fund, and Natalie Taitano, Global STEM Education and Workforce Development Lead at Qualcomm.
Qualcomm leaders stop for a quick photo after the Opening Plenary: STEM Ready America .